Zenith Radio Company, American
Zenith Radio Company, American
American, established 1923
Person TypeCorporate Body
American, born Switzerland, 1826–1899
American, active 1972–1997
BiographyThe company was co-founded by Ralph Matthews and Karl Hassel in Chicago, Illinois as Chicago Radio Labs in 1918. The name "Zenith" came from its founders' call sign, 9ZN. They were joined in 1921 by LCDR Eugene F. McDonald, and Zenith Radio Company was formally incorporated in 1923.